What happens at a personal injury trial?

A personal injury trial in Colorado follows a structured process: (1) Jury selection—attorneys question potential jurors to select an impartial panel; (2) Opening statements—each side outlines their case; (3) Plaintiff's case—your attorney presents evidence, calls witnesses, and introduces exhibits; (4) Defendant's case—the defense presents their evidence and witnesses; (5) Cross-examination—both sides can question the other's witnesses; (6) Closing arguments—attorneys summarize the evidence and argue their positions; (7) Jury instructions—the judge explains the law to the jury; (8) Deliberation and verdict—the jury determines liability and damages. Trials typically last 3-7 days for most personal injury cases.